We selected this place largely for its proximity to our son who is living in Vina for the semester studying. I wish I had read the reviews first. The hotel was probably awesome in its hey-day, but it reminds me more of "What ever happened to Baby Jane" than anything. It is in the midst of renovations, which means that there are workmen everywhere, and the banging begins at 8:30 am. The rooms seem unfinished: the bed was great, with good linens, but the room had a dorm fridge, no chairs, the brand new safe wasn't plugged in, there was nothing on the walls at all (no mirror, art, etc.) and the bathroom had a killer shower head, but crummy old tile, poor drainage, and the most vile filthy air vent. The whole place was just weird. I would suggest that they just close for however long the renovations are going to take and then reopen with new great rooms, instead of limping along with half-done everything. English is not the strong suit of the hotel staff, but they tried. Overall, I'd say in a year, maybe I'd consider it, IF, IF the renovations are done. Otherwise, forget it. After two nights we moved to the Sheraton Miramar and loved it, even though it was more expensive.

This hotel is both great and really bad. They are redecorating and it is looking better and better day by day. But do not eat dinner here because the dinner staff is not liking their job and shows it.

The O'Higgins is well past its prime, the hotel is dingy, dirty and makes you feel like you have entered the set of a horror movie.

Yellow water. Dust, dirt and hair on the floor. Security is questionable. One key fits man locks. Windows adjacent to flat rooftops do not close. Crowded with noisy ravers and other shirtless party animals. Under construction. Large dark corridors lead you to your room with no light, just after you walked out of a scary staircase. We ended up leaving and booking elsewhere after seeing over 5 rooms.